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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,518.16, 624,476.52 and 251,314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,518.16, 624,476.52 and 251,314.16 is: 346,814.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,518.16 : 624,476.52 = 251,314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,518.16/624,476.52 = 251,314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,518.16x = 624,476.52 × 251,314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,518.16x = 156,939,792,063.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,939,792,063.52/452,518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,814.35

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